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Commission hits pause on Emergency Management agreement

Kathy Nelson

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

What might have seemed like routine approval of a document turned out to be more than that when the Dewey County Commission considered requirements tied to reimbursement for emergency management.

Missouri Breaks bridges medical gaps in tribal communities

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Missouri Breaks bridges medical gaps in tribal communities

Molly Wetsch S.d. News Watch

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

On reservations in South Dakota and North Dakota, medical research led by tribal members is leading the way in filling health care gaps among some of the country’s most vulnerable populations.

Bailey Keller

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Good news, bad news for federally-funded projects

Kathy Nelson

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

To use a cliche, it was good news-bad news when David Reiss, executive director of the Central S.D. Enhancement District (CSDED), reported to the Dewey County Commission at their regular meeting on March 5. Reiss and his staff assist local governments with grant administration and other needs.

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This week’s top legislative developments

Alexander Rifaat South Dakota Newswatch

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

As South Dakota lawmakers enter the home stretch of this year’s session, here’s a summary of the top four developments heading into the final week.Property taxesAfter Gov.

Records vault open

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Records vault open

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The new Register of Deeds record vault in the Dewey County Courthouse is completed and open for business.

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Area officers among new law enforcement certification grads

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said the graduation last Friday, March 6, of the current Basic Law Enforcement Certification class is not only a ceremony for the students, but also a celebration of the 200th class to complete the program.

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One person dead after house fire in Lemmon March 7

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a fire broke out at a home in Lemmon early Saturday, March 7.Lemmon Fire and Rescue said in a news release that at 3:56 a.m. Saturday, crews responded to a reported structure fire.

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Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Corson County Sheriff Alan DaleMarch 21:15 p.m. responded to a business in McLaughlin to assist a citizen with unlocking their vehicle.March 37:22 a.m. responded to business in McLaughlin for a burglary alarm. It was found to be a false alarm.11:47 a.m.

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March sobriety checkpoints planned

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The South Dakota Highway Patrol will hold sobriety checkpoints in 15 counties throughout the month of March.In central South Dakota, checkpoints will be held in Hughes, Jones and Lyman counties.

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Fourth Circuit Court

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Dewey County, Timber Lake February 4Quavon Collier, 23, of Henderson, TX, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 February 5Juel Santos Valdez, 48, of San Marcos, TX, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 February 6Kylie Johannsen, 18, of Bath, speeding. Fine and costs $117.

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